Archives for November 20, 2018

‘“I’m making throws where I don’t have to second guess, putting the ball where it needs to be, and when I’m making each throw, there’s no grabbing or pulling in there and it feels comfortable and fluid,” Allen said Monday. “Maybe two weeks ago I might’ve had a few throws where, ‘I don’t want to make this throw yet.’ Now, I definitely think it’s full game and every throw is on the table.”‘

‘“I’ve been up there a couple of times already and I always have a great appreciation for the fans and the way the organization, everything that happened when I was up there,” Marrone said Monday. “I was always very grateful and very appreciative of it. It’s been a long time now, we’ve played those guys a couple of times and right now my focus is just on my team, because obviously we’ve got to play well enough to try to get a win.”’

‘“I think Marcell is playing as well as any defensive lineman (against) the run,” said former Jaguars tackle Tony Boselli, a commentator on the team’s radio network. “He’s not rushing the passer like he has in the past, and he’s not getting as many reps on third-down situations, partly because it’s not what they’re asking.”’

‘“My first season like this,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot about myself though. I’ve been bombarded by everybody. Just push through, just fight, my strength, my mindset and my mental part is just: This is my low. . . . I’m able to push through it and still smile and come out and just work, be around the guys in the locker room. It’s a learning season for me, very much a learning season.”’

‘The point of the ad, for those unfamiliar about the legalized gambling known as daily fantasy, is that a fan can draft a new team each week. In other words, they can quit the team they had the week before … get it?’

‘“He will truly be home this Thanksgiving. Born and raised in Baltimore, the former consensus All-American from Penn State and former first round pick of the Buffalo Bills is now living his dream as an educator, accomplished poet, artist and activist for Baltimore’s community. His hometown could not be more thankful. As one fellow teacher at Matthew Henson Elementary School stated, ‘Every day here is Thanksgiving with Mr. Maybin.’ ”’

‘“I’m making throws where I don’t have to second-guess,” Allen said. “Putting the ball where it needs to be, and when I’m making the throw, there’s no grabbing or pulling in there, it feels comfortable and fluid. Maybe two weeks ago I might have had a couple throws I didn’t want to make, but now I think it’s full game and every throw is on the table.”’

‘McDermott said that the plan is for Allen to start as long as there are no medical setbacks during the week. Allen will be a full participant in practice today and after a few good rehab sessions he’s on the right track to play. The rookie quarterback is scheduled to meet with the media today and on Wednesday as the Bills prepare for the Jaguars on Sunday.’

‘”It doesn’t. Honestly, I don’t even remember what he said, but I could care less. It’s more what my teammates feel about me and how I’m progressing right now and just trying to continue to learn the game of football, enjoy this, and live it with my teammates.”‘

‘Fans have been calling out Benjamin for his drops, his weight and, maybe mostly, for his presumed bad attitude. Actor and Buffalo native Chad Michael Murray took a shot at Benjamin recently, pleading that the Bills cut him and claiming that “he’s not a gamer.”‘

‘”You look at everything,” McDermott said. “That’s part of my job, my responsibility is to do that. (General manager) Brandon (Beane) and I spoke about it. We certainly were impressed with the way Matt handled things, but at the end of the day Josh is our starter and we’re excited to have him back.”‘

‘”I can’t really get on there and really have fun with it no more because they [have] kind of taken the fun out of that,” he said. “Just bombarded by the fans and bombarded by the people. The way of our life, I guess, right now.”‘

‘“The comfort level in the elbow is getting to where I think it needs to be, where I want it to be,” said Allen following practice on Monday. “I know we’re still taking it day-by-day, but I’m coming out here and I’m going to act like gonna be I’m starting on Sunday. I’m excited, thankful the opportunity. Our training staff… they did a fantastic job with me, and we’re going to continue with that process.’

‘Even still, McDermott admitted to 7ABC after the game that Allen was “close” to being able to play against the Jets. Now with over a week of additional rest, Allen is expected to start — although McDermott did say they would continue to take things “one day at a time” with the rookie quarterback.’

‘Well, the comfort level obviously in the elbow is getting to where it needs to be, where I want it to be. I know we’re still taking it day by day, but coming out here, I’m going to act like I’m going to be starting on Sunday. I’m excited [and] thankful for the opportunity. Our training staff, Nate Breske, Joe Micca and there are a lot of other names I can mention like Jake (Radlich) and Mackenzie (Marques). They did a fantastic job with me and we’re going to continue with that process as well.’

‘“I definitely think it was (a good decision),” said Allen of sitting out the Jets game. “The difference I feel in the elbow right now compared to two weeks ago, it’s a very big difference. I’m making throws where I don’t have to second guess,” said Allen. “I’m putting the ball where it needs to be. When I’m making this throw there’s no grabbing or pulling in there. It feels comfortable and fluid. Maybe two weeks ago I may have had a couple of throws where I didn’t want to make that throw yet. Now it’s full game and every throw is on the table.”’

‘“We’re just going to continue to take it one day at a time. We’ll see how he looks today,” said McDermott. “He’s had some good rehab sessions. Our medical staff and our strength and conditioning staff have done a phenomenal job.”’

‘“It’s great,” Thompson said. “You have no idea, man. I’m excited. My family’s happy. This is the place that we wanted to be. It just didn’t work out in free agency. But, God doesn’t make any mistakes, so it came back around full circle.”’